Chetek Lakes Protection Association, Inc Annual meeting

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1 Chetek Lakes Protection Association, Inc Annual meeting

2 First Established in 1985 Became a qualified association in 1995 Averaging between members Chetek Lakes Protection Association, Inc.

3 Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Review of Financial Statement 3. Elections (Treasurer, Secretary, Board) 4. UW-Stout socioeconomic study presentation 5. Ecoharvester operations and volunteering 6. Boat landing upgrade 7. Clean Boats Clean Waters Team 8. Fish Sticks projects for the upcoming year 9. Zebra Mussel monitoring, easy volunteer need 10.Additional possible projects, feasibility stage 11.What you can do to stabilize your lakeshore

4 Lake Management Goals and Objectives Lake Management goals were developed by stakeholders in the Advisory Committee with guidance and input from the WDNR. The overarching goal is to work towards the rehabilitation of the Chetek Lakes to improve the water quality and ecosystem health with the understanding that the Chetek Lakes exist as a recreational impoundment for anglers, boaters, and those seeking rest and relaxation.

5 Financial Statement Receipts Disbursements Recap Total Membership Dues Paid

6 Chetek Lakes Protection Association Treasurers Report Year Ending July 31, 2017 Presented at annual meeting August 5, 2017 Balance on Hand August 1, 2016 $16, Receipts Dues $5, Donations $12, Hats, Shirts, Crib Sales $ Raffle Income $11, Misc $ Money Market/CD Interest Total Receipts $30,503.81

7 Expenses Annual Meeting $ Boat Landing Posts $ Canoe's for a Cause expenses $ Chetek Alert $ Del Sportswear $ DNR Permits $ Insurance $1, Memberships $1, Miscellaneous $ Postal Service $ Raffle Expenses $1, Rice Lake Printery $ Supplies $24.28 Sweetwater Sanitation $ Walleyes for Chetek $1, Eco-Harvester Maintenance $2, Supplies $ Gas $ Mileage $ Total Expenses $13, Ending Balance 7/31/17 $33,305.45

8 *Remember not to pay the membership twice when you receive our annual newsletter in December Recap Checking Accounts $34, Time Deposit $20, Money Market $15, Total Accounts July 31, 2017 $70, Membership * Membership at year end 372 * Includes 34 new members Anyone wishing to renew their membership or join, may do so at the meeting Membership is good through July 31, 2018 We are a non-profit 501c3 organization so your donations are tax deductible

9 ELECTIONS PRESIDENT POSITION Kristina Olson - down from president position due to life, health and family constraints -Willing to stay on board or help in other general volunteer capacities -President position up for election in 2018, member could step in as acting president this year, to be up for election next year. UP FOR ELECTION/RE-ELECTION TREASURER SECRETARY Paul Bussone retiring from position DIRECTORS

10 Nomination/Election of Officers & Directors TREASURER Nominations: Alex Swanson, current treasurer, seeking re-election other nominations? SECRETARY Open for nominations DIRECTORS Nominations? Seeking Election: Paul Bussone Jack Rausch

11 UW-Stout REU Lakes Study The LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) aims to better understand the root causes of phosphorus pollution and solutions while offering undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. Phosphorus is a pernicious and costly environmental pollutant. In areas of intensive agriculture, lakes are toxic at certain times of the year with blue-green algae bloom because of phosphorus pollution. Solving the phosphorus pollution problem is not simple. A complex mix of social, economic, and environmental factors influences phosphorus use and misuse. Students who participate in LAKES will spend two months in beautiful Menomonie, Wisconsin, training under research mentors in biology, sociology, economics, anthropology, mathematics, geology, or communications.

12 How we got here 2016 results 2017 so far ECO-HARVESTER Plans going forward Volunteers needed

13 HOW WE GOT HERE Fall of 2015 had Weeders Digest bring an Eco-harvester to show us how it worked. Began fundraising in fall of 2015 and put down payment on Eco-harvester for Spring 2016 delivery. Initially raised over $70,000 with a $30,000 anonymous donation to cover the expense of the Eco-Harvester and trailer. Also purchased a dump trailer to haul the loads of algae away.

14 The Unloading Process!

15 2016 Results 182 loads taken out in ~800 pounds per load would equate to 145,600 pounds of algae removed. Ran middle of June through September.

16 2016 Results

17 More Pictures

18 2017 so far Rainy year has helped. Tornado set scheduling back slightly. Still lots of work being done. 154 loads already as of July 26th! Working on building a separate barge.

19 2017 Algae

20 Volunteers Needed Need more volunteers to help skim and haul the trailer. Let us know where the problem areas are. Contact Bill Wells: Find us on Facebook: Chetek Skimmer.

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22 Boat Landing Upgrade Pokegama Landing Restrictions

23 Clean Boats Clean Waters Clean Boats Clean Waters is an aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention subprogram through which volunteer or paid staff conduct boat and trailer inspections and educate boaters on how to prevent the spread of AIS at boat landings. -WDNR Volunteers needed for weekend inspections Project Coordinator: Paul Bussone

24 Clean Boats Clean Waters Clean Boats Clean Waters is an aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention subprogram through which volunteer or paid staff conduct boat and trailer inspections and educate boaters on how to prevent the spread of AIS at boat landings. -WDNR Volunteers needed for weekend inspections Project Coordinator: Paul Bussone

25 FISHSTICKS PROJECTS EXCELLENT NEAR-SHORE FISH HABITAT PROVIDE NESTING AND SUNNING AREAS FOR BIRDS, TURTLES AND OTHER ANIMALS ABOVE THE WATER NEARLY ALL FISH UTILIZE WOODY HABITAT FOR AT LEAST ONE PORTION OF THEIR LIFE CYCLE FISH STICK PROJECTS ARE INTENDED TO RESTORE WOODY HABITAT BY ADDING WHOLE TREES

26 FISHSTICKS WHERE? Fish Sticks projects are typically conducted on lakes where the density of trees in the water is less than 200 trees/mile of shoreline (tree defined as a piece of wood 6 feet with a diameter 6 inches). They are completed in order to provide additional fish habitat, as well as to expand fishing opportunities by anglers and provide protection to shorelines. Winter of 2017, early thinning ice postponed installation of some fishsticks sites. Are scheduled for 2018

27 Zebra Mussel Monitoring Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that have inhabited Wisconsin waters and are displacing native species, disrupting ecosystems, and affecting citizens' livelihoods and quality of life. They hamper boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, and other recreation, and take an economic toll on commercial, agricultural, forestry, and aquacultural resources. Zebra mussel infestations may also promote the growth of bluegreen algae

28 Zebra Mussel Monitoring

29 Zebra Mussel Monitoring We have monitored in the past by the dam and did not detect any It is time, however to check again. Need a project leader To make sure people check their traps on a regular basis Would send monitoring data to WDNR and keep CLPA board updated Control Measures Prevention Mechanical: Once zebra mussels are established in a water body, very little can be done to control them. Some of the preventative and physical control measures include physical removal, industrial vacuums, back flushing. Chemical

30 Projects and feasibility Lake level drawdown Having difficulty finding an example to raise our confidence Timing issue, the length of time may not be enough to be effective Dredging/Hypolimnetic Withdrawal Observed other examples Improve navigability in some areas? May apply for a lake planning grant for feasibility study

31 Healthy Lakes

32 Chetek Video

33 Chetek Lakes Protection Association, Inc Annual meeting Thank you!